DepEd prepares for three-term calendar, kickstarts nationwide orientation 

After the approval of the three-term school calendar for the academic year 2026-2027, the Department of Education (DepEd) has set forth its nationwide orientation regarding the said learning system reform on April 8 in Quezon City.

Through the directives of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, this initiative aims to strengthen the understanding of the school officials and teachers regarding the said educational reform.

“Magiging matagumpay lamang ang mga repormang ito kung lubos na mauunawaan ng ating mga guro at school leaders kung paano ito ipatutupad sa aktuwal na sitwasyon,” Angara said.

The orientation includes the discussion of the following policies and operational adjustments: Assessment and Grading, Lesson Planning, Education in Emergencies (EiE), Flexible Learning Programs (FLP), and Strengthened Senior High School (SSHS) Work Immersion.

“These policies aim for a humane system for teachers, learners, and families that protects the conditions for real learning to happen,” Assistant Secretary for Learning Systems Jerome Buenviaje explained.

The rollout of sessions continues nationwide, starting with the regional officials, division officials, and school heads whom are expected to cascade the instructions to their own school.

Meanwhile, to ensure the observance of a 30-day break for teachers, orientations for master teachers and classroom advisers will be held in May, DepEd assured. 

Angara also reiterated that the success of the said program lies in the collective effort and support of the schools involved. 

“Sa pamamagitan ng mga orientation na ito, nais nating matiyak na handa at suportado ang ating mga paaralan para sa darating na school year,” he added.

The shift to a three-term school calendar was rooted on a recommendation by the Economic and Development (ED) Council, aiming to “address the long standing issue of compressed learning periods caused by class suspensions due to natural hazards and overlapping major events.”